Location
Lake Tuggeranong is situated adjacent to the Tuggeranong Town Centre. It has a surface area of 57 hectares and spans from Bonython to Kambah.
The lake's water is comprised of stormwater discharge from urban and rural areas.
Description of facilities
Lake Tuggeranong was established in 1987. It was built as a settling pond to trap soil and debris and improve the quality of the water flowing into the Murrumbidgee River.
The lake is a popular recreation site for locals and visitors. It's a great place for swimming, fishing, wind-surfing and non-motorised boating.
There are picnic and barbecue areas and public toilets in the following places:
- Town Centre Park
- Mundang Beach (Sea Scouts)
- Nguru Beach.
A cycleway and walkway surround the full periphery of the lake. This links to the Tuggeranong cycleway network at a number of locations.
Stormwater control
The lake provides an important stormwater detention facility, linking Tuggeranong Creek and its tributaries to the Murrumbidgee River.
Lake water is used for irrigation of the Tuggeranong Town Park.
Potential hazards
Urban lakes can be subject to health hazards given their urban runoff water source. Potential hazards include toxic blue-green algal blooms or high faecal bacteria counts.
Health and environmental agencies monitor the lake's water quality. If there is a potential risk, they will issue a public health warning.
Elevated water flow velocities in the vicinity of the Athllon Drive spillway at times of heavy rainfall represent a potential safety hazard. We have installed fences and a floating boom to exclude the public from this area.
Lake edges are gently graded along areas of deep water to avoid sudden drops. This is to prevent any difficulties for small children entering the water.
Graded edges also reduce mosquito breeding areas.
